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Monday, July 20, 2009

Chicory Drinks

Chicory Drinks
The chicory in botanically called as Cichorium intybus and belongs to the composite family. It is close related to endive and is sometimes called French endive.

It is very rich source of vitamins A, B, C and G. It also contains minerals.

Its drinks as coffee are stimulant and invigorating. It increases stamina and vigor, vitality and strength.

According to Pliny (AD) 23-79), chicory juice was mixed with rose oil and vinegar as a remedy for headache.

Currently, its main application is as a mild bitter tonic for liver and digestive tract as a mild laxative and for cleansing the urinary tract.

One of the commissions in German recognized the herbs efficacy in the following areas
Loss of appetite
Dyspeptic complaints
Liver and gallbladder complaints

Wherever deep fried of fatty meals are consumed, a cup or two of chicory root beer is recommended.

A cup of cold root brew is given for settling an upset stomach or correcting acid indigestion and heartburn.
Chicory Drinks

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